eBenefits Site Tour YouTube Video
Quick DD214 and VA Benefit Information
The last command you probably heard upon military discharge
was “put your DD214 (or discharge papers) in a safe place.” But things happen - multiple moves, home
fires, flooded basement with all your storage. Yes, at a3Genealogy, we have
heard it all! But there are times you need that one document immediately, and
it’s not at your fingertip. Matter of fact, it may not even be in the same State. So how do you get an expedited copy of your DD214 or other Personnel Record?
Where do you begin?
Veterans Start With
eBenefits!
I’m sure you have heard of it by now, but just in case, know there’s a new
Portal in town. It’s free and fast. Veterans,
you must set up your Premium Login to use the My Dashboard eBenefit tool to access some documents from your Official Military Personnel File. From here you can download a copy of your DD214. Be sure to watch the easy to follow eBenefits Site Tour YouTube video to get started.
Additional Information
Of course you can do other tasks too (i.e. view your benefits status, access VA Payment
History and apply for VA Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and
more.
Veterans and authorized next of kin can also request the DD214 via eVetRecs. But keep in mind this does not guarantee a quick service, but is free.
Can a3Genealogy Assists?
Since no system is perfect, you may find that your DD214 or
needed documents have not been digitized or are not available via eBenefits. Whereas eBenefits
is free, a3Genealogy is a fee-based service and we specialize in
expediting VA requests, by hand carrying your military personnel requests through
the process at the National Archives (NARA) Personnel Record Center in St.
Louis, MO.
Our St. Louis researchers are onsite daily and our Document
Retrieval Service usually can provide a digital copy of your requested DD214 within
24 hours (allow for 3-4 days for Certified copies.) We can scan or email a copy of your DD214 and
will send certified copies via Priority Mail (mailing costs is included). If
you are asking for your entire military service record to be copied and
forwarded expect 3-5 days for completion.
What is the a3Genealogy Turnaround Times per Military Service Branch?
Army 1961-Present 1-5 days; For Fire
Related Records, contact us
Navy 1953-1994 1-5 days; 1995- Present 1-21 days
USAF 1965-2003 1-5 days; For
Fire Related Records, contact us
USMC 1953-1997 1-5 days; 1916-1952 5-7 days
USCG 1953-Present 1-5 days
Corps/Guard 1-6 weeks,
contact us
Contact a3Genealogy for our Quick Process
Forms. The all inclusive $100.00 fee can be made at our Client Payment Center. But remember
check for the eBenefits free version
first.
Beware of Copy Cat Research Firms…but they would never tell you about
eBenefits!
Kathleen Brandt
816-729-5995
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